1983 Map of Saluda

About this map

Saluda sits at the northern edge of this terrain, where the Southern railroad winds through the Blue Ridge mountains toward Tryon. The landscape is defined by the steep descent of the North Fork Pacolet River, featuring the landmark Pearsons Falls and the deep gorge near Melrose. This map captures the intricate boundary intersection of Henderson and Polk counties in North Carolina with Greenville County, South Carolina, a region of high peaks and river headwaters. Small rural communities and landmarks such as Valhalla and Melrose Mtn are connected by mountain roads, while the North Saluda Reservoir dominates the western slopes. Local life is anchored by country churches like Friendship Ch and Piney Grove Ch, and the local Jr High Sch in Saluda, providing a clear picture of the Piedmont-to-mountain transition in the early 1980s.